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The Anomalie Fabric Library

Fabric is the core of your dress but we know there are so many different types so we are here to give you a breakdown…

The Anomalie Lace Library

When it comes to your wedding dress, lace can play the lead role. Here at Anomalie, we have spent the last few years creating thousands…

Anomalie Corner, Top Anomalie Dresses

20 Wedding Dresses for Petite Brides That you Can Customize Online

Here at Anomalie, we believe there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to choosing the right dress design. The right gown will…

Anomalie Corner, Top Anomalie Dresses

The Ultimate List of Ball Gown Wedding Dresses You Can Customize Online

The Ball Gown is the perfect wedding dress to achieve a princess look on your wedding day. If you ever played princess dress up as…

Anomalie Corner, Top Anomalie Dresses

The Best Tiered Wedding Dresses You Can Customize Online in 2020

When you think of tiered skirts, you probably think of the over-the-top princess cake topper you had on your birthday cake when you turned 5,…

Anomalie Corner, Top Anomalie Dresses

The Top 10 Sheath Wedding Dress Designs You Can Customize Online

What is the sheath silhouette? The Sheath silhouette holds a narrow shape that flows straight down from the hips and follows your body’s natural shape.…

Anomalie Corner, Top Anomalie Dresses

The 20 Best Long Sleeve Wedding Dresses You Can Customize Online

For the bride who prefers a more modern, structured look, long sleeved wedding dresses are a trend to embrace immediately. Long sleeve wedding dresses are…

Anomalie Corner, Top Anomalie Dresses

20 of the Best Online Lace Wedding Dresses That You Can Customize Online in 2020

At Anomalie, we have helped thousands of brides create lace wedding dress from home. With the help of our online tools and stylist team, we…

Anomalie Corner, Top Anomalie Dresses

Anomalie’s 20 Most Loved Wedding Dresses You Can Customize Online in 2020!

Over the past three years, Anomalie has helped thousands of brides create their dream wedding dresses online through our innovative process that includes online design…

Anomalie Corner, Top Anomalie Dresses

20 Amazing Wedding Dresses for Plus Size Brides

It is no secret that bridal has a big body-inclusivity problem. In fact, that average wedding boutique in the United States does not carry sample…

Anomalie Corner, Top Anomalie Dresses

The Top 26 Mermaid Wedding Dresses You Can Customize Online

Mermaid wedding dresses have quickly become a fan favorite here at Anomalie. Whether you refer to them as fit & flare, mermaid or trumpet silhouettes,…

Anomalie Corner, Top Anomalie Dresses

20 Dreamy Vintage-Style Wedding Dresses

1. A Vintage Vision. This soft white circle skirt is so whimsical with its classic scalloped lace boatneck. The soft chantilly lace throughout is perfect…

Anomalie Corner, Stylist Advice, Wedding Guide

The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Vendors in Each State

You decided on your dress, now what about everything else? We've compiled a list of our favorite vendors, along with vendors suggested by our brides!…

Anomalie Corner, Top Anomalie Dresses

The Top 30 A-line Designs You Can Customize Online

While it's one of the most common wedding dress silhouettes, we'd like to think it's a classic for a reason! Our brides love to take…

Anomalie Corner, Top Anomalie Dresses

Our 18 Favorite Boho Wedding Dresses that are Always on Trend

Wanting a dress that is ethereal and whimsical? Whether you're having a wedding on the beach, in the forest, or in the desert, there is…

Anomalie Corner, Top Anomalie Dresses

9 Trending Short Wedding Dresses You Can Customize Online in 2020

Short wedding dresses come in an array of silhouettes, from sleek sheath silhouettes to more voluminous A-lines. This style is a favorite among celebrities including…

How to get inspiration from your closet!

While we acknowledge many of you haven’t worn a wedding dress before - that doesn’t mean you don’t already know what type of dress will…

From A to Z: Your Guide to Anomalie Wedding Dresses

Many brides start off their wedding dress search without a clue regarding dress design and construction — SO DID WE! This is where our experts come…

Should You Go Custom With Anomalie?

Very soon you are going to say “I Do” to your one true love. You were picky about your partner, and we know you will…

We Are Here For You – For the Bride Who Knows Exactly What She Wants OR is JUST Getting Started

We have worked with a lot of brides since 2017. With these numbers, some might even call us experts. In fact, we like to think…

Is Anomalie Legit?

Anomalie started when one bride couldn’t find the dress. While some people might have settled for a good enough dress, not Leslie. From her background…

So You Want to Try on Dresses?

Many of you have been dreaming about your wedding dress for a while, and we can guess not many of you imagined that the magical…

Anomalie Corner, Outside the Box, Stylist Advice, Wedding Guide

Black-Owned Wedding Vendors to Support

The wedding industry’s default is to highlight those already in privilege. In hopes to help change this, we will be highlighting different Black-owned wedding vendors.…

The Anomalie Process: Designing Your Custom Gown

Creating the perfect wedding dress has never been easier. With Anomalie, your team of expert stylists and designers will walk you through the dress creation…

Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

My Wedding Date Changed – What Do I Do With My Dress?

With the current world state, we've spoken to many brides who are overwhelmed and stressed over changing wedding plans. We know that many brides carefully…

Lace Combinations We Love

From floral appliqué to delicate chantilly, lace is everything to us at Anomalie and there are so many different types we enjoy playing around with!…

Anomalie Corner, Real Brides, Wedding Dress 101

How Anomalie’s At-Home Try-on Produces a Better Wedding Dress Fit Than Stores

"How do I know an online dress will fit me?” This is the number one question we receive from brides and for good reason -…

Anomalie Corner, Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

Tips & Tricks: Doing Measurements for Your Custom Wedding Dress at Home

Let’s talk about at-home custom measurements! You’ve finalized your design and selected all your dress details. It’s time to go back to that fabric box,…

Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

Colorful Wedding Dresses to Take Inspo From

Here comes the bride, all dressed in… whatever color she wants. Traditional wedding attire across different cultures has existed for all of history, but did…

Anomalie Corner, Stylist Advice

Why Should I Schedule an Anomalie Design Appointment?

By now, we hope you're enjoying our online tools to browse base designs and refine the details of your perfect dress. Our stylists are experts…

Wedding Dress Shopping During Coronavirus and Anomalie’s Delivery Guarantee

Left: CEO Leslie Voorhees at an Anomalie workshop last year. Right: A daily sight in our Suzhou workshop. Coronavirus is impacting nearly every area of…

Iconic Brides Who Wore More Than One Wedding Gown

Some people say you can never have too much of a good thing. If we’re talking wedding dresses, those people are correct. You can never…

Discover Your Vision and Prep for Your Design Consultation

Now that you know what to expect on your Design Consultation, it’s time to prepare. Whether you have a specific vision or you’re not quite…

How Do I Prepare for My Design Appointment?

The #1 rule for Design Appointments is that there are no set rules for Design Appointments! Our stylist team's guiding goal for these calls is…

Something Old, Something New: Vintage Fashion Bridal Trends Making a Comeback

Just like history is cyclical, so is fashion—after all, fashion is history! Today, we’re bringing you three of our favorite vintage trends that are making…

Breaking Away from White – Other Shades for Your Day

There are myriad factors that come into play when choosing your wedding gown—the dress silhouette, length, fabric… Oh my! So forgive us for throwing yet…

7 Spring 2020 Bridal Trends You’ll Love

They’re here! They’re fresh, modern, and even a little retro. Here are the Spring 2020 bridal trends you’ve been dying to get your hands on.…

When Women in Fashion Get Married…

We turn to these women for everyday #StyleInspo—they’re daring, elegant, stylish and innovative all at once. So naturally, when a fashion #Girlboss gets married, a…

Tips for Newlyweds: Buying a Home in the SF Bay Area

We love gushing over wedding dresses, yes. But let’s get real for a minute. When all the wedding planning and honeymoon shenanigans are left behind—and…

Traditional or Edgy? Take Your Pick with Inspiration from Sophie & Zoë!

It’s time for some good ‘ol celebrity bridal #inspo. Today, we’re putting the spotlight on Sophie Turner and Zoë Kravitz. You might know them from…

Ginger Rogers in Swing Time – Inspiration from the Golden Age

The Golden Age of Hollywood spanned from the late 1920’s to the early 1960’s. During this period, movies evolved from silent films to the classical…

Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

Leveraging Your Dress – Highlight Your Curves

Here at Anomalie, we believe there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to choosing the right dress design. The right gown will…

Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

Leveraging Your Dress – Highlight Your Bust, Legs & Arms

Here at Anomalie, we believe there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to choosing the right dress design. The right gown will…

Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

Leveraging Your Dress – Highlight Your Waist

Here at Anomalie, we believe there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to choosing the right dress design. The right gown will…

Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

Leveraging Your Dress – Highlight Your Athletic Features

Here at Anomalie, we believe there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to choosing the right dress design. The right gown will…

5 Healthy Wedding Gift Ideas

Did you know that for every bag of traditional wedding swag out there, there’s also a healthier option available for you and your crew? According…

Traveling with Your Custom Wedding Dress

Wedding planning requires so much, well… planning! We don’t need to tell you that, but if you’re having a destination wedding, you want to treat…

Eclectic + Whimsical Wedding with a Grey Dress

#AnomalieBride Sabina is a graphic designer with a love for the eclectic, whimsical details of times past. Just as you'd expect, her wedding is full…

Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

Leveraging Your Dress – Highlight Your Petite Frame

Here at Anomalie, we believe there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to choosing the right dress design. The right gown will…

A Modern, Minimalist DIY Wedding in San Francisco

Anomalie's very own Social Media Manager, Jasmine tied the knot with her college beau in an Anomalie gown that perfectly fit their minimal, industrial vision.…

How to Involve Your Mom in the Anomalie Process

Silhouettes, fabrics, Lookbook... Oh, my! Having a partner in crime during your wedding dress search goes a long way in taking the edge off things.…

Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

Leveraging Your Dress – a Guide for the Tattooed Bride

When it comes to highlighting your favorite features (or concealing something you don’t wish to show), your dress and accessories will be your unfailing allies.…

Why This Sunny California Wedding is Inspiring and Unique

Anomalie bride Kamaria and her wife, Amanda, said their "I do's" in a beautiful, intimate California ceremony that was inspired by a Quaker tradition but…

Our Top 30 First Dance Songs – As Recommended by Our Anomalie Brides!

Of all the wedding-related decisions you have to make, the first dance song is one of the most crucial. Of course, we had to lend…

Saying I DEUX Is Easy as Pie: Custom-Made Options for Your Groom and Groomsmen

Ladies, let’s face it: your gorgeous gown will undoubtedly be the main attraction on your big day. While we’re not here to argue against that,…

5 Comfy Bridal Shoe Ideas + GIVEAWAY

Heels—we can all agree they’re gorgeous. Blisters? Not so much. In an era when we’re becoming more empowered and in touch with ourselves, being able…

Fall 2019 Wedding Dress Trends

Springtime is the right time… to order your fall wedding dress, of course! Did you know that, according to the 2019 Wedding Wire Report, October…

Boho and Beautiful in Purple: Why We’re in Love with This New York City Wedding

It wasn't love at first sight for Anomalie bride Brittany and her husband, Brian, but that's ok–there are a lot of love stories that begin…

Wedding Gown Inspiration from the Ladies of Downton Abbey

Remember the days when we used to prance around the drawing room and have picnics out in the estate gardens? Neither do we. But television…

Find Winter Warmth with this December Wedding

Anomalie bride Lauren fully embraced her December wedding. From the twinkling string lights overhead to the warm glow from candles, her wedding was cozy and…

The Oscars 2019 – Red Carpet Inspiration for Your Custom Online Wedding Dress

Let’s be real: the aisle you’ll be gliding down on your big day might as well have a red carpet unrolled onto it. You’re the…

Go on an Adventure with this Anomalie Bride in New Zealand

Kayla and her husband settled on eloping in New Zealand (his home country) with just Kayla's son in tow to keep their special day simple,…

How This Anomalie Bride Transformed into a Fall Woodland Fairy

We're convinced Anomalie bride Alexandria is a true woodland fairy. After all, when she was waiting for her groom before their first look, Alexandria came…

This Greek Destination Wedding Is Giving Us All the Feels

High on the list of the world’s most romantic destinations, Greece is undoubtedly the perfect place to celebrate a wedding. But Stephanie and Anthony chose…

Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

How to Wear a Veil with any Hair Style for your Wedding

Anomalie has recently partnered with one of the fastest growing Bridal hair and Makeup brands in the US, Stylebee. Stylebee works with brides throughout the country…

Anomalie Corner, Wedding Dress 101

Wedding Dress Alterations Guide: Why They’re Necessary and How to Plan for Them

You've found THE perfect wedding dress and have finally had the 'big reveal!' You find that there are few tweaks here, and nips and tucks…

Unique Wedding Party Presents to Show Gratitude to Your Crew!

Maybe you recently woke yourself up screaming “Send out the invitations by Friday!” mid-sleep, or maybe your head is just wrapped up in a whirlwind…

All About That Lace, No Trouble — Dissecting Meghan Trainor’s Sheer Sparkly Gown

Meghan Trainor went big for her 25th birthday, on December 22, 2018. She got married to her beau, actor Daryl Sabara, and she also confessed…

10 Questions from Recently Engaged Women, Answered

We took a cue from recently engaged ladies and asked them for their most burning questions as they start their wedding dress search. No matter…

An Overskirt Paired and Gorgeous Lace Gets an A+ for This Anomalie Teacher Bride

Anomalie bride Stephanie and her husband, Austin, met in San Antonio, Texas, when they both joined Teach for America, so it was a smart move…

Miley Cyrus’s Vintage Glamour Wedding Gown Has Us Swooning

Pop icon Miley Cyrus and actor Liam Hemsworth finally tied the knot in a romantic ceremony in Tennessee on December 23. While little details have…

Wedding Dress 101, Wedding Guide

Your Wedding Dress Search – Where to Begin

You may just have uttered—or more accurately, squealed—the easiest “yes” of your life, but now you’re faced with a bewildering question: where to even begin…

Bridal Fashion in Film: Three Wedding Gowns That Made Us Melt in the 2000’s

Yes, we know… It’s the same decade that introduced you to pelvic-grazing low-rise jeans, Juicy Couture velour tracksuits and platform flip-flops. But while the Y2K…

Anomalie Corner, Wedding Dress 101

Bridal Veil 101: Picking the Perfect, Pretty Anomalie Veil

Think of veils as icing on the cake, the perfect, pretty detail to top off your bridal look, but at most wedding boutiques, that little…

Priyanka Chopra’s Gown Is Everything We Didn’t Know We Wanted

Priyanka Chopra won the Miss World 2000 pageant almost twenty years ago. On December 1 this year, the actress-singer took home something greater, something fancier—and…

A Note from Leslie: Celebrating 2 Years and the Launch of Anomalie Veils

This past week marked the 2-year anniversary for Anomalie, encouraging me to reflect on the growth of our company, celebrate the brides we have had…

Here Comes the Anomalie Veil Collection

You didn’t think we’d offer affordable wedding dresses without equally-reasonable veils, did you? Here at Anomalie, we’re committed to making your wedding experience as effortless…

Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

5 Ways to Switch up Your Wedding Look Without Changing the Dress

How can you get two different (and personalized) looks with just one dress? With Anomalie, of course, and not those other wedding dress boutiques! When…

Anomalie Wedding Dress Timeline – All Your Questions Answered

You just got engaged (congrats!), and even though you’re dizzy with excitement, you’re also completely overwhelmed while staring down a list of wedding planning to-dos.…

#LikeAKloss: Why We’re Smitten with Karlie Kloss’s Wedding Dress

Karlie Kloss, mega fashion model, icon, and entrepreneur, wed longtime beau Joshua Kushner on October 18, and, of course, we’re totally gushing over her stunning…

Wedding Dress Trains Guide

What is a Train? A train is extra fabric that extends the back hemline past floor length so the gown is longer in the…

Rustic Elegance + a Custom Dress for a Canadian Bride

Anomalie bride, Heather tied the knot to now hubby, Devon this past summer amongst the scenic surroundings of Invanmere, British Columbia, on her family's ranch…

Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

Turn up the Texture of Your Wedding Dress with 3D Lace

From lace cutouts in trains to incorporating second layers of lace on your gown, lace is everything to us at Anomalie. That’s why we’re huge…

Anomalie Corner, Outside the Box

5 Bridal Fashion-Week-Inspired Laces

From short, structured dresses to dramatic, voluminous ball gowns, we saw everything walk down the runway during the Fall 2019 Bridal Fashion Week in New…

A 2019 Bridal Fashion Week Review from Stylist Manager Steph

Anomalie stylist manager, and the second stylist to join the company and personally helps to bring hundreds of brides custom wedding dresses to life breaks…

Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

Chiffon. Georgette. Tulle. Oh my! Become the Boho Bride you’ve always dreamed of.

From beachside boho to forest fairy-inspired, flowy skirts are the epitome of romantic and delicate, and you could say, we are completely obsessed! Technically called…

Anomalie Corner, Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

Get Ready to Fall in Love with Structured Wedding Gowns

Just because you’re getting married doesn’t mean you’re obligated to walk down the aisle swimming in tulle and lace. Structured wedding gowns are the perfect…

Meet Ana – the artist behind your custom wedding dress sketch.

When Ana Jablinski was just 13-years-old, she turned a pair of ill-fitting jeans into a pair of shorts, and then turned those shorts into a…

Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

Why Tiered Skirts Are Not Just for Princesses

We get it: when you think of tiered skirts, you probably think of the over-the-top princess cake topper you had on your birthday cake when…

Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

You’ll Love These Ways to Layer in Lace

We totally love lace and all of the ways, from guipure to cutouts, to incorporate this traditional element into a wedding gown. So today, we’re…

Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

Become ‘SuperBride’ with a Stunning Bridal Cape

Superheroes step aside, because brides in capes rule our world. From regal and dramatic to light and airy, capes add whimsical, enchanting detail to any…

The Best Bridesmaid’s Dress Trends Right Now

Designing your wedding dress is just the beginning as a bride – selecting your bridal party's attire will enhance your overall aesthetic, and today there are…

Give the Best Gift That’s Not on the Wedding Registry, a Custom Star Map

Wine glasses, bath towels, and bed sheets… boring, boring, and boring. We’ve all been there: scrolling mindlessly through the couple’s wedding registry, adding to the…

Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

Don’t Think You’re a Lace Bride? Think Again – Introducing You to Guipure

It'll come as no surprise that we love lace, and today we're taking a close look at one of our favorites – Guipure. One of the…

Get Your Pinterest Boards Ready for This Classic Bridal Ball Gown

Raise your hand if you love a good, classic bride and groom look! We’re thrilled to share this classy couple, with her stunning Anomalie ball…

A Proposal so Cute, It’s (Almost) Unbelievable

When the bride-to-be first thought she was ACTUALLY dreaming during the proposal, you know it's going to be a good one. Add in a trip…

Anomalie Corner, Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

These Wedding Dresses with Lace Cutout Trains Deserve a Double Take

Both trains and lace are timeless, traditional elements of some of the most beautiful wedding dresses in history. And when you design a custom wedding…

A High-Low Hemline on This Anomalie Gown is Tailored for Dancing the Night Away

Laura is a third grade teacher, but her passion is dance. This Anomalie bride also owns a dance studio, where she teaches ballet, jazz, and…

Anomalie Corner, Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

Make Your Wedding Day Look Pop with a Champagne Gown

Champagne bubbles (and your dance moves) don’t have to be the only thing poppin’ on your wedding day. Your dress can pop–just like the cork…

5 Online Wedding Planning Tools You Just Have to Try

You already know you can design and order your custom wedding dress online (with Anomalie, of course!) but there are tons of other helpful hacks…

A Glam LA Producer + Outdoorsy Medical Professional Fall in Love…Here’s What Happens Next

When glamorous producer, Donia Duchess, went on her first date with Joey, she knew she'd met her match. From fake British accents to psychic predictions,…

A Beautiful Beach Wedding with a Dress to Match!

This fashionista bride knew exactly what she was looking for in a dream wedding dress for her destination beach wedding, but she struggled to find…

It’s True Love for These Fitness-focused Fiancées!

Welcome to the Anomalie newlywed game, where we introduce you to upcoming brides and their soon-to-be grooms! Get to know Justin and Melissa, two fitness fanatics;…

Bridal Body Positivity & A Gorgeous Gown Make For Style Success

We love our brides and when our brides love us back, it's just fabulous and a wonderful reassurance that we've done our job well. But…

It’s Santorini Dreaming in a Gorgeous Strapless Lace Wedding Dress for this Anomalie Bride

If you’ve been dreaming of a trip to Santorini, then you’re in luck! Today we’re sharing the drop dead gorgeous wedding of Anomalie bride Kelly.…

Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

Tips for Adding a Bustle to Your Wedding Dress

Getting to know all the intricate parts of a custom wedding dress is part of the fun in creating your custom gown. Today, we’re going…

A Colorful, Cultural Wedding With a Custom Fit Guipure Lace Gown

We’re back with another beautiful Anomalie bride to feature! Intricate guipure lace and beaded cap sleeves take a starring role with this beautiful custom fit…

Honeydew for You: The e-Wedding Planning Assistant

You call the shots for hundreds of decisions in your wedding, but it's hard to choose wisely when you don't know ALL of the options…

A Stylish, Edgy Wedding Gown Sets the Tone for for this Modern Glam Wedding

This chic couple’s black and white wedding is the ultimate in sophisticated glamour. Get ready to obsess over every curated detail from Christine + Nelson’s…

Anomalie Corner, Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

Take the Term ‘Blushing Bride’ to the Next Level with a Blush-Colored Gown!

One of the most romantic bridal trends we are obsessed with are blush-hued wedding gowns. This alternative to off-white is extremely flattering on nearly every…

A Costa Rica Destination Wedding Featuring a Barefoot Bride in a Custom Anomalie Dress

From a below-zero Christmastime engagement to a picture-perfect beach wedding, this couple’s relaxed, barefoot-in-the-sand wedding has us dreaming of a destination wedding! Meet Paige, an…

This Kansas City Bride’s Modern Take on a Classic Gown

At one point or another, we've all dreamed of a ball gown that would put even the most refined princess to shame. You know the…

Anomalie Corner, Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

Meet The Overskirt: One Wedding Dress, Two Completely Unique Looks

If you’ve ever considered a reception dress, but don't want to completely change into a second dress, then we have the most amazing creative solution…

Sparkles + Chic Cutouts Make For a Truly Unique + Magical Dress

Once in awhile, every little bit comes together perfectly and magic happens. And it's safe to say that's what we have here. An original Anomalie…

Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

Unique Details to Amp Up your Wedding Dress

Brides-to-be choose Anomalie for a multitude of reasons (cost, sizing and more) but we'd be lying if we didn't admit that making custom wedding dress…

Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

4 Tricks to Selecting The Perfect Skin-Toned Illusion Tulle

There's something special, even sexy about an illusion wedding dress. We’ve seen an uptick in illusion tulle wedding gowns over the past year. Illusion tulle…

Boho Beauty Meets Classic Style For This Anomalie Bride!

When you create your custom wedding dress with Anomalie, not only do you get a gorgeous gown, but you also get welcomed into a very…

An Effortlessly Romantic Custom Wedding Gown with an Adorable Dog Dress to Match!

We’re not sure what’s more amazing - this custom wedding dress or the fact that Anomalie bride Krishilda even had a bespoke dog dress made…

Rich Colors, Cozy Spaces, and SNOW – Read all of Jaimie’s Favorite Things about Planning a Winter Wedding

We are in the thick of "Wedding Season" at the moment, with hundreds of brides walking down the aisle this summer in their Anomalie custom…

Maxi Sleeves Set The Stage For This Magical Wedding Dress

Here at Anomalie, we're proud to celebrate ALL brides-to-be....no matter your race, body type, or sexual orientation. We are custom wedding dress experts and…

Trish Lee Bridal Joins Forces with Anomalie: Meet Trish

We are excited to announce Trish Lee Bridal is joining forces with Anomalie, as Trish take on the role as Chief Design Officer. For the past…

Custom Wedding Dresses Inclusive of Every Beautiful Body

80% of women say they feel left out of the traditional boutique experience because of their body shape or size. That's not OK. We promise…

Looking Stylish All The Way Down To Your Shoes, For Every Bridal Event!

With all the attention on your wedding gown (rightly so, of course) ensembles for all your other bridal events can often take a back seat.…

Love is Love: Celebrating Pride Month With A Custom Beaded Rainbow Wedding Dress

Inclusivity is one of our main pillars here at Anomalie and we’re proud to create beautiful wedding dresses for ALL brides. To celebrate the end…

The Top 5 Spring 2019 Bridal Trends

Recently engaged? Congratulations! If you’re considering a Spring 2019 wedding or beyond, we’d love to create your dream wedding dress. Not sure where to start?…

Why Are Wedding Dresses SO Expensive?

If you're shopping at traditional bridal boutiques, wedding dresses can be INSANELY expensive. But what are you even paying for? That glass of champagne? The…

Anomalie x M.Gemi Bridal Collection: The Perfect Shoe for Everyone in Your Wedding Party

The next best thing to designing a custom wedding dress? Finding the perfect day-of shoe! At Anomalie, we have incredibly high standards for quality and…

In Tribute: A Kate Spade Wedding Featuring a Custom Anomalie Dress

Like many of you, we were shocked and saddened to hear of designer Kate Spade’s passing earlier this month. Her cheeky, girly designs have been…

A Father’s Day Tribute to All the Anomalie FOBs

If Dads were in charge of creating all our custom wedding gowns, we'd need a LOT more fabric! We're thinking most dads would prefer a…

Where to Find an Affordable Custom Wedding Dress

When shopping for a wedding dress, brides have traditionally headed to bridal boutiques in search of “the one”, only to find overpriced, not-quite-perfect, ill-fitting compromises.…

Anomalie Corner, Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

13 Custom Sparkle Wedding Dresses

When it comes to wedding dresses, it can sometimes feel intimidating to tackle sparkle—every bride wants to shine throughout her day, but how much is…

Anomalie Corner, Outside the Box

Anomalie Gives The Royal Wedding Dress Treatment To All Brides-to-be!

A couple weeks may have gone by but we're still completely head over heels in love with the Royal Wedding (and in all honesty, we…

Getting to Know Your New Wedding Planning BFF, The White Box

Here at Anomalie we're big believers in making your wedding as personal as can be. And we also know your Big Day isn't complete with…

Give $100, Get $50 – The Anomalie Referral Program

Grab your girlfriends, we're opening up the pocketbooks for the first ever Anomalie referral program! Whether you're a past, present, or future Anomalie bride (or…

Connor from ABC’s The Bachelorette dishes about Becca and shows off his wedding dress knowledge!

Monday night's premier of the Bachelorette introduced us to 28 potential suitors for Becca Kufrin, who is ready to find love after her public split…

Wedding Dress Trends: Crepe Designs

We pride ourselves on keeping up with - and ahead of - all the top trends in the wedding dress world and one that…

Alisha of Lish Creative Gives Us The Scoop On Her Fabulous, Fringy Anomalie Wedding Dress!

Here at Anomalie, we're all about really getting to know our brides and taking their individual style and designing a one-of-a-kind creation for them. But…

Anomalie Bride, Steph, Visits the Wedding Dress Workshops for the Big Reveal!

One of the very first Anomalie employees, Stephanie Ganias (also known at Anomalie HQ as Steph G) makes brides' dreams come true each day as…

Anomalie Corner, Wedding Guide

The Big Wedding Planning Podcast: Anomalie starts a custom dress revolution

Christy and Michelle from the Big Wedding Planing Podcast sat down with the Anomalie team to talk about how they are revolutionizing the wedding industry…

Gatsby Meets Glam For This Romantic Lace Gown in New Orleans

Lace long sleeves may have caught everyone's attention when Princess Kate wore them seven years ago, but add in a dash of color and a…

Customize Meghan Markle’s Second Wedding Dress from $800

The newly anointed Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, wowed the world not once, but twice when she stepped out in a bespoke Stella McCartney gown…

Anomalie Corner, Outside the Box

Customize Meghan Markle’s Dress for any Body Type – Without the Royal Price Tag

The long-awaited dress reveal for the royal wedding has arrived! We can all agree that Meghan Markle, newly bestowed as Her Royal Highness the Duchess…

A Royal Sample Sale: Everything you need to know to buy your wedding dress

What to Expect Other than a life-size cutout of Prince Harry and plenty of boomerangs? Not only will we be selling a wide variety of…

Fall Wedding Accessories for Brides and Grooms

Calling all fall brides! You may be popping the bottles of rosé in anticipation of all those summer soirees, but you’re also in the thick…

What role will Meghan Markle play when she joins the royal family?

If you're as excited for the royal wedding as we are, join us on Saturday, May 19th at Anomalie HQ for "A Royal Sample Sale,"…

Stylist Advice, Wedding Dress 101

10 Open Back Wedding Dresses For Major Gown Inspiration

Dreaming of an open back wedding dress? We got you! With Anomalie, you call the shots on how low you want to go by designing a…

Creating a classic bridal wedding dress with an unconventional design

Anomalie bride, Sabrina, takes advantage of the flexibility that designing a custom wedding dress has to offer by working with Anomalie to design a gown…

Your Custom Wedding Dress: The perfect lookbook

Learn how to pull together your inspirations for your custom wedding dress to create the perfect Anomalie Lookbook. Julia not only works at Anomalie, but…

Why I chose a custom wedding dress: Calisa, San Francisco

Anomalie bride, Calisa, visits Anomalie HQ after her wedding day to catch up with her stylist and chat about her reasons for going custom for…

Caitlin’s gorgeous custom wedding dress for her Charleston, South Carolina wedding

We sat down for a chat with with Anomalie bride Caitilin, whose next level custom gown elements caught our eye! Perfect pockets, an unexpected floral…

Wedding Dress Trends: Sleeves

From Pinterest searches to Spring 2019 New York Bridal Fashion Week there is one wedding dress trend that stands out: sleeves! Brides in all seasons…

Anomalie wedding dresses are the answer for plus size brides

Chelsea Miller, body positive advocate and plus size model from LA, gives us a recap of her not-so-pleasant wedding dress shopping experience and describes how…

Proper Wedding Dress Care

Your custom Anomalie gown just arrived on your doorstep (Yay!), but now what? To keep your wedding dress looking pristine for your big day,…

Creating your custom wedding dress

https://www.facebook.com/DressAnomalie/videos/635850643428438/ Learn how Anomalie will bring your custom wedding dress to life. Leslie and Jaclyn talk through the entire process from scheduling an intro call,…

Anomalie Corner, Outside the Box

2019 Bridal Fashion-Week-Inspired Laces

Lace sometimes gets a bad reputation - we think of our grandmother's laces and of dated tablecloths. At Anomalie, we spend weeks sourcing everything from…

Anomalie Corner

Style Me Pretty Shutting Down and Why the Broken Economics of the Wedding Industry Matter for Brides

Post by Leslie Voorhees, CEO of Anomalie. At Anomalie, we’re in the business of making beautiful custom dresses, not opining on macro business trends. But…

Wedding Guide

3 Ways to Give Back at Your Wedding with Amy Shackelford of Modern Rebel & Co

Amy Shackelford the founder of Modern Rebel & Co knows a thing or two about weddings (or "love parties" as she calls them). She has been…

Wedding Dress 101

From Chiffon to Georgette to Tulle: a Breakdown of Light and Flowy Wedding Dresses

When it comes to floating regally down the aisle or photoshoots on windswept vistas, there’s nothing like a long, flowing gown. If your dream dress…

Wedding Guide

Wedding Photo Tips in Oakland, CA: Kathryn Rummel shares secrets for honest, compelling wedding photos

Creating beautiful wedding dresses is definitely a rewarding process, but seeing photos of our brides walking down the aisle in their custom creations is hands…